Alila Hinu Bay

A cozy and comfortable place to stay. A truly 5 star hotel where you can relax and have fun with yourself, family and friends.

Alila Hinu Bay is one of the most relaxing resorts I have visited. The atmosphere is calm, elegant and never crowded, perfect for unwinding. The rooms are spacious, beautifully designed and kept extremely clean. The staff are warm, professional and always ready to help, making every interaction pleasant. Breakfast and dinner offer great variety and high-quality dishes, and the beach area is peaceful with crystal-clear water. The pool is large, quiet and ideal for spending a full day. Overall, this resort delivers exceptional comfort, privacy and service. I would gladly return and highly recommend it to anyone visiting southern Oman.

Alila Hinu Bay is the best hotel we have EVER stayed at. This place is the epitome of quiet luxury -- for those who seek privacy and quality over extravagance and attention. We got the Pool Villa, which has a private plunge pool that was always the perfect temperature and was saltwater and had a great indirect view of the beach. Our entire villa smelled like frankincense! All experiences were a good deal. We signed up for an incredible halwa making class with their talented la pastry chef. The class was private and taught us how to make the best halwa of our lives. By the way, the pastries at breakfast are better than what we’ve had in France. That pastry chef needs his own bakery. Attentive but quiet service. No request we made was too much -- we randomly asked if we could eat mishkak in the lobby even though this was not a thing to do... and they delivered without question. We loved wandering the estate, seeing flamingoes in the lagoon, finding uni and crabs on the beach, and trekking over hills to unsuccessfully look for honey badgers and foxes. The design was so tasteful. Villas that matched the natural surroundings, local flora and fauna, water features inspired by Oman's impressive irrigation system... Rooms were so thoughtfully designed, from the stools in the foyer and in the luggage area. Each room had branded sunscreen, pillow mist, a beach tote, and matching hats. I can’t wait to return. I actually cried when I had to leave.

The hotel rooms were very beautiful, and the staff were very polite and friendly. The breakfast was also good. However, for other meals, the service in the restaurants was very slow, as if there was a staff shortage. In addition, the hotel was not an adults-only hotel, and we were aware of this when we booked, but in such a large complex, a separation between families with children and those without could have been made. For example, families with children could use one restaurant and one pool, while adults could use another — this is possible in many concepts. The cleanliness of the hotel was generally acceptable, but in a place labeled as part of the “Luxury” group, slow service is not a good thing. I hope they take this as constructive feedback to improve themselves.

Remote location, serene views. Great to disconnect from City Life. Friendly staff and attentive to guest requests. Any issues you may raise, gets addressed immediately. Beautiful experience.